05/15/2024. The Salta Police Fire Division provided some recommendations to avoid accidents in the winter season. Licensed gas technicians and the correct use of devices are essential in prevention.
The head of the department of Salta Police Firefighters, Commissioner Aníbal Rodríguezgave some tips for avoid poisoning and accidents in times of low temperatures. The use of gas and electric stoves and braziers are common with the arrival of the coldalthough they must be used correctly.
The commissioner asked the population of Salta to review the stoves before turning them on for the first time. She said they should do it with registered gas fitters and warned that, in case the flames are orange or yellow, they must urgently call the licensees in question.
In case of braziers, Rodriguez He indicated that it is best to turn it on in open environments and then just enter the home, heat the environment quickly and remove it again.
Regarding the Electric stoves either fan heatersfought for the correct use of these devices, otherwise, he indicated, fires or short circuits could occur.
Finally, he said that until now Firefighters He did not intervene in situations of carbon monoxide poisoning, although he stressed that prevention is necessary.
